Surfing competition cut down to one-day event

Surfing England said due to further poor weather, the championships would be held as a one-day event, at Watergate Bay, Newquay, on Saturday

A surfing competition which was originally a three-day event has been cut to one due to "poor surf conditions".

Surfing England said the 2024 English National Surfing Championships were meant to take place on 4-6 May, but because of the weather they were pushed back to 17 to 19 May.

Surfing England said due to further poor surfing weather, the championships would be held as a one-day event, at Watergate Bay, Newquay, on Saturday.

"With the surf forecast showing a fun 2ft of surf on Saturday, the stage is set for a competitive showdown," organisers added.

"A total of 84 surfers have entered across six divisions, ensuring over 15 hours of gripping competition heats, split across two wave peaks," they said.

"The event kicks off bright and early on Saturday, with thrilling action carrying through to late afternoon when the event’s top surfers will be crowned with national titles."

It added beach lifeguards would also be in attendance to "keep everyone safe in the water".